Patent · US Active

Insert with undercuts

US12297022B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Altria Client Services LLC · US

Inventors

Todd M. MCCANDLESS · Richmond, US
Brian M. Casey · Richmond, US
Christopher L. Simpson · Richmond, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 19, 2022
Grant date	May 13, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 19, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65D2575/3281
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The insert includes a base, the base including at least one depression that defines a cavity, the at least one depression including a floor with walls, the walls including a first pair of opposing walls and a second pair of opposing walls, the first pair of opposing walls each defining an undercut, the undercut including a lower inclined segment and an upper inclined segment that join at an apex, the apex of the undercut for each of the first pair of opposing walls facing each other, and a lid connected to an upper brim of the base, the lid covering the cavity.

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